HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-01 Minutes CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
May 1, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM 1A
Present: Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer, Chair
Shea-Lea Latchford, Vice Chair
Tim Hick
Absent: Sally Barrie
Councillor Partner
Jennifer Forde
Andrea Horgan
Also Present: Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
There being no quorum present, no official business was able to be conducted.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
To be considered at the next meeting.
2. DELEGATION
The Clerk's Department was advised prior to the meeting that Joe Dembe would
not be in attendance.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(a) Maplefest
Shea-Lea Latchford and Patti Barrie advised that they would be arriving at
8:00 a.m. to assist with set up. The individuals with the service dogs will
be in attendance from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Committee members are
encouraged to assist throughout the day.
(b) Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013
The Accessibility Advisory Committee Forums 2013, presented by The
Accessibility Directorate of Ontario in partnership with The Ontario
Municipal Social Services Association on May 22, 2013 is free of charge.
Syliva Jaspers-Fayer is planning on attending. Other members interested
in attending are to advise Patti Barrie and they will be registered for the
event.
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(c) No Frills, Newcastle
The review of the Site Plan in 2011 requested another entrance door on
King Avenue in order to accommodate seniors and persons with
disabilities who would be walking to the grocery store.
4. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business included on the agenda.
5. REGIONAL UPDATE
There was no Regional Update provided.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Emergency Exercise
The Region of Durham is holding an emergency evacuation exercise on
Wednesday, June 12 at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex to test
their evacuation procedures. Members of the committee are welcome to
volunteer for this event.
(b) Pickering Accessibility Event
The City of Pickering is hosting its 3rd annual Accessibility Awareness
Event on Saturday, June 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All are welcome
to attend.
(c) Accessible Parking in Orono
The Region of Durham has advised that the parking spot in front of the
Patriot Antique has been measured; unfortunately there isn't enough room
for a regular parking spot because of the fire hydrant and driveway. The
Region will amend the parking by-law to extend the limits of the accessible
parking to south of Park Street. Once completed, the contractor will be
notified to paint the stall and install signage.
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6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday,
June 5, 2013 commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Committee Room 1A.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adourned at 6:35 p.m.
Chair
Secretary